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Ministry of Civil Aviation
3000 Indians airlifted today by special flights from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries
More than 13 thousand 7 hundred Indians have been brought back by special flights
Under ‘Operation Ganga’ to rescue Indian citizens, about 3000 Indians have been airlifted today by 15 special flights from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. These included 12 special civilian and 3 IAF flights. With this, more than 13 thousand 7 hundred Indians have been brought back since the special flights began on 22ndFebruary, 2022.The number of Indians brought back by 55 special civilian flights goes up to 11728. Till date, the IAF has flown 10 sorties to bring back 2056 passengers, while taking 26 tonnes of relief load to these countries, as part of Op Ganga.
Three C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft of the IAF, which had taken off yesterday from the Hindan air base, landed back at Hindan today morning. These flights evacuated 629 Indian nationals from Romania, Slovakia and Poland. These flights also carried 16.5 tonnes of relief load from India to these countries. All Civilian flights, except one, had landed during morning today, while flight from Kosice to New Delhi is expected to arrive late in the evening. Today’s civilian flights included 5 from Budapest, 4 from Suceva, 1 from Kosice and 2 from Rzeszow.
Tomorrow, 11 special flights are expected to operate from Budapest, Kosice, Rzeszow and Bucharest, bringing in more than 2200 Indians back home.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Riot of colours on Kartavya Path as artistes from CBC captivate visitors
Central Bureau of Communication  of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has begun to offer a bouquet of entertainment cum infotainment programmes with a mesmerizing blend of music, dance, street plays, skits and exhibitions for a whole month.
The artistes of its Song & Drama Division  are dazzling the visitors with their celebration of the inauguration of Kartavya Path and unveiling of the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
The events, that take place on Step Plaza open-air stage can be attended free of cost by people of all ages after sunset everyday and the celebration goes on till 8 PM.
On weekends, the ambience is enhanced with a special cultural fare which reflects India’s rich cultural heritage mixed with a flavor of modern improvisations.
An immaculate mix of information dissemination with entertainment, the event aims to convey citizen centric messages on various developmental initiatives by the Government along with the cultural performances. CBC is also organizing special programmes to mark important events like the Raktadan Amrit Mahotsav  which is to be observed on 17th September, 2022.
The cultural evenings are enriched by the performance comprising folk arts from various states that symbolize the cultural heritage of this proud country. Classical dance forms like Kathak, Oddissi etc are being performed to provide a diverse and enchanting experience to the audience. Both classical and semi classical instrumental music performances are also added for the audience visiting India Gate canopy. The programmes are spreading the message of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ through patriotic songs and cultural programmes on freedom movement.
Songs on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose are the mainstay at these evemts to the mark the unveiling of the grand statue of Netaji at India Gate. As a tribute to the brave national hero, each performance ends with the song “kadam kadam badhaye ja”, the marching song of Bose’s Indian National Amy.
Lined up for the rest of the month are skits, street plays, dance dramas etc on Netaji’s life and ideals. Special performances are waiting to be unveiled as part of this year’s Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations.
CBC invites all the people to come and be a part of this gala event.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves Doubling of Investment Limit for Senior Citizens from Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs.15 lakh under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana 
Enables upto Rs. 10000 Pension per month for Senior Citizens
Time limit for subscription under PMVVY extended from 4th May, 2018 to 31st March, 2020
Reflection of Government commitment to financial inclusion and social security
The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakhs to Rs 15 lakhs as well as extension of time limits for subscription from 4th May 2018 to 31st March, 2020 under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana  as part of Government's commitment for financial inclusion and social security.
Further, as a boost to the Social Security initiatives for senior citizens, the investment limit of Rs 7.5 lakh per family in the existing scheme is enhanced to Rs 15 lakh per senior citizen in the modified PMVVY, thereby providing a larger social security cover to the Senior citizens. It will enable upto Rs.10000 Pension per month for Senior Citizens.
As of March, 2018, a total number of 2.23 lakh senior citizens are being benefited under PMVVY. In the previous scheme of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana-2014, a total number of 3.11 lakh senior citizens are being benefited.
Background:
The PMVVY is being implemented through Life Insurance Corporation of India  to provide social security during old age and protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme provides an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of return of 8% per annum for ten years, with an option to opt for pension on a monthly / quarterly / half yearly and annual basis. The differential return, i.e. the difference between the return generated by LIC and the assured return of 8% per annum would be borne by Government of India as subsidy on an annual basis.
UPSC
Final Result of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination -2021
The following is the list, in order of merit of 517 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission on 18th April, 2021 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board, of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 147th Course and Naval Academy for the 109th Indian Naval Academy Course . For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence i.e., www.joinindianarmy.nic.in www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
2. The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists.
3 The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc. claimed by them directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence , West Block No.III, Wing–I, R.K Puram, New Delhi -110066 wherever this has not already been done and NOT to UPSC.
4. In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarter at the address given above.
5. The result is also available on the UPSC website at https://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results.
6. For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission, either in person or on telephone Nos. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 hours to 17:00 hours on any working day. In addition for SSB/Interview related matter the candidates may contact over telephone No. 011-26175473 or joinindianarmy.nic.in for Army as first choice, 011-23010097/Email:officer-navy[at]nic[dot]in or joinindiannavy.gov.in for Navy/Naval Academy as first choice and 011-23010231 Extn. 7645/7646/7610 or www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in for Air Force as first choice.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Progress of JJM
To enable every rural household to have provision of tap water supply by 2024, Government of India in partnership with States is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission  – Har Ghar Jal, since August 2019.
At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, 3.23 Crore  rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by States/ UTs as on 22.03.2023, additional 8.28 Crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections in last three and half years under JJM. Thus, as on 22.03.2023, out of 19.43 Crore rural households in the country, around 11.51 Crore  households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.
Year-wise details of Central fund allocated, fund drawn and fund utilization reported by the States/ UTs so far under Jal Jeevan Mission is as under:

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Central
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Expenditure under State share
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Centre + State Expenditure
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Fund allocated
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Fund drawn by States
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Reported utilization
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2019-20
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10,000.66
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9,951.81
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5,998.89
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4,066.88
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10,065.77
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2020-21
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11,000.00
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10,917.86
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12,542.03
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7,803.36
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20,345.39
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2021-22
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45,011.00
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40,009.77
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25,524.36
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18,679.87
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44,204.23
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2022-23|
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55,000.00
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41,919.43
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41,796.43
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31,866.77
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73,663.08As on 22.03.2023 Source: JJM-IMIS
To achieve the goal of JJM in the whole country with speed, a number of steps have been taken inter alia, which includes joint discussion and finalization of annual action plan  of States/ UTs, regular review of implementation, workshops/ conferences/ webinars for capacity building and knowledge sharing, field visits by multi-disciplinary team to provide technical support, etc. A detailed Operational Guideline for the implementation of JJM; Margdarshika for Gram Panchayats & VWSCs to provide safe drinking water in rural households and Guidelines on a special campaign to provide piped water supply in anganwadi centres, ashramshalas and schools have been shared with States/ UTs to facilitate planning and implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. For online monitoring, JJM–Integrated Management Information System  and JJM–Dashboard has been put in place. Provision has also been made for transparent online financial management through Public Financial Management System .
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
COMMON COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR COASTAL SECURITY
A Common Communication Plan  for Coastal Security has been promulgated by Department of Border Management /Ministry of Home Affairs for coordination among various agencies for the coastal security of the country. Under this COMPLAN, following agencies are coordinating:
1. Indian Coast Guard
2. Indian Navy
3. State Marine Police/State Police
4. Customs/Immigration
5. CISF/BSF
6. DG Shipping
7. Department of Fisheries 
8. Ports/State Maritime Boards
9. Department of Forest & Environment
10. State/UT Administration
11. Intelligence Agencies
12. Oil Handling Agencies
13. Narcotics Control Bureau
14. Directorate General of Lighthouse and Lightship
15. Director General of Shipping
Some of the major threats to Indian coastal security include illegal migrants, narcotics, smuggling, transgression of fishermen across IMBL, safety and protection of offshore terminals etc.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Dr Sonal Mansingh in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh calls on Union Minister Shri Sadananda Gowda at New Delhi today
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda at his office today.
Shri Gowda stated that sufficient quantities will be positioned in the State of Madhya Pradesh to meet demand of farmers. As on June 14th, Madhya Pradesh has sufficient closing stock of 5.49 lakh MT of urea and 2.86 lakh of DAP.The Union Minister assured that Ministry will further help in all possible ways.
During the meeting the Minister highlighted that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken a historic pro-farmer decision to give substantial hike in subsidy of DAP by Rs 700/- per bag as a onetime measure for ongoing Kharif season. This has resulted in total subsidy of Rs 1200/- per bag on DAP, Rs 500 per bag was already being given since last year. Since this is a nutrient based subsidy, other P & K fertilisers will also receive higher subsidy on account of raise in higher subsidy on phosphatic nutrient, and will help in holding their price to around last year’s level.
Shri Gowda further stated that international prices of finished DAP and its raw material has seen steep rise since December of 2020. It is therefore important to encourage use of other good alternatives of DAP like NPK fertilisers &Single Super Phosphate.
Ministry of Finance
Market Access through Authorised Persons
The International Financial Services Centres Authority , with a view to widen the investor base for exchange traded products in the IFSC and to enhance the secondary market liquidity, thereby deepening the market, has issued a Regulatory Framework for market access through Authorised Persons.
An Authorised Person is any individual, partnership firm, LLP or body corporate who provides access to the trading platform of a stock exchange as an agent of the stock broker.
Under the framework, the stock brokers/ trading members  of the stock exchanges shall be permitted to provide market access to investors through Authorised Persons based in foreign jurisdictions.
Further details on the framework are available on the IFSCA website at the URL:https://ifsca.gov.in/Circular
Ministry of Heavy Industries
7,66,478 Electric Vehicles supported under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme, till 19th December, 2022
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- 6315 e-buses sanctioned across 26 states/UT under the Scheme
- 2877 charging stations in 68 cities across 25 states/UTs sanctioned under the scheme.
Under Phase-II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles  Scheme, 7,66,478 Electric Vehicles have been supported till 19th December, 2022 by way of Demand Incentive amounting to about Rs. 3,311 Cr. Further, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has sanctioned 6315 e-buses to 65 cities/STUs/CTUs/ State Govt. entities for intracity and intercity operations across 26 states/UT under the Scheme.
The Ministry has also sanctioned 2877 charging stations in 68 cities across 25 states/UTs under FAME India  Scheme Phase II.
The details of the budgetary allocation and utilization to implement Phase II of FAME–India Scheme is as under:
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Financial Year
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Budget Allocation
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Fund Utilization as on 30.11.2022
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2019-2020
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Rs. 500.00 Crore
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Rs. 500.00 Crore
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2020-2021
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Rs. 318.36 Crore
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Rs. 318.36 Crore
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2021-2022
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Rs. 800.00 Crore
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Rs. 800.00 Crore
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2022-2023
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Rs. 2903.08 Crore
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Rs. 1128.45 Crore
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Gujarat Governor Shri Acharya Devvrat to felicitate Mann Ki Baat participants
Special event at Rajbhavan tomorrow to commemorate 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat
A special event is being held at Rajbhavan in Gandhinagar tomorrow on the occasion of 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat, a popular program by the Prime Minister on All India Radio. Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat Shri Acharya Devvrat will be the chief guest at the event organised by the Prasar Bharati and will listen to the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat along with eminent people from Gujarat who have been mentioned in the program.
18 citizens from Gujarat drawn from different fields who have been mentioned by the Prime Minister in the show will be felicitated during the event. Special invitees from social, cultural, art, industry, health, media, agriculture will also be present on the occasion apart from citizens decorated with Padma Awards.
A special exhibition showcasing the tales of people and their work that has found mention in Mann Ki Baat will also be put by the Central Bureau of Communication. Audio excerpts of the Mann Ki Baat show will be played at the exhibition.
A State of art projection mapping show is also being organised at the Sun temple in Modhera that will elaborate history and heritage of the country. The show will highlight the theme of Mann ki Baat along with the historical and architectural marvel of the monument, in the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
The popular program on All India Radio, Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat was started on 3rd October, 2014 and is broadcast on last Sunday of every month at 11 AM on entire AIR and DD network. The 30 –Minute program is completing 100 episodes on 30th April 2023. Mann Ki Baat is translated by AIR into 22 Indian languages, 29 dialects and 11 Foreign languages, apart from English.
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Navi Mumbai’s unique punch for Swachhata Pakhwada
Swachhata Pakhwada–Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 is witnessing massive participation from the people across the nation. Citizens are coming together to clean their neighbourhood, public places, bus stops, metro stations, railways tracks, hills, beaches and tourist destinations, garbage dumps.
Navi Mumbai is seeing mass participation from SafaiMitras, citizens, youngsters, school students, ULB and corporation officials, celebrities, men and women alike. The city presented a beautiful amalgamation of innovative swachhata activities, symbolizing inclusive sanitation. Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra witnessed a massive citizen participation and mobilization through various initiatives and campaigns. But what stood out for the city was the participation of people from the transgender community.
The community took the onus for swachhata and took it upon themselves as responsible citizens to spread awareness about the entire Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in particular about the objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission and the need for proper sanitation in general. Over 250 transgenders in the city conducted a mass cleanliness drive at mini sea shore of Vashi Ward during ISL 2.0. “Safai Do Mat - Safai Karo” was the message that was conveyed by Navi Mumbai's transgenders for the Swachhata Hi seva fortnight at traffic signals in the city. The campaign name highlighted the need to not complain but to act for swachhata to make the city garbage free. Dressed in sarees, sporting white caps, and surrounded by key swachhata components like twin bins, campaign standees and placards, they quickly garnered attention of the motorists passing by. Their unique initiative of promoting waste segregation was also well appreciated by the passers-by.
Through this innovative campaign, the transgenders focused on inclusive sanitation and became drivers of change. They have set an example for everyone to be motivated to contribute even the smallest bit to make India garbage free because every effort counts.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
“Water crisis is not country specific, it’s a global issue”: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
“Jal Doot cadre under consideration”: MoS Shri Rattan Lal Kataria
India, Australia ink MoU on ground water replenishment training, education & research
The Central Ground Water Board  signed an Memorandum of Understanding with MARVI  Partners of Australia at a function here today. Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, MoS Jal Shakti and Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Rattan Lal Kataria, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri UP Singh, Education Minister of Australia, Mr. Dan Tehan and Australian High Commissioner to India, Ms. Iven Mackay were present.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Shekhawat said the Ground Water crisis is not country specific; rather it is a global issue. “We have 65% dependency on Ground Water, and this is ever increasing”, he said. He said the issue is critical since future generations will be affected by it.
In his address, Shri Kataria said a proposal to create a cadre of “Jal Doot” is under consideration of the government. “Ground water has been most exploited since it is cheap and accessible”, he said.
Addressing the gathering, Shri UP Singh said the water crisis has been the focus of attention for the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “He has raised the issue in Mann ki Baat and also highlighted the issue in his Independence Day address”, he said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates farmers, weavers, MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters as India sets and achieves an ambitious target of $400 Billion of goods exports
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the farmers, weavers, MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters as India has achieved the ambitious target of $400 Billion of goods exports 9 days ahead of schedule.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"India set an ambitious target of $400 Billion of goods exports & achieves this target for the first time ever. I congratulate our farmers, weavers, MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters for this success.
This is a key milestone in our Aatmanirbhar Bharat journey. #LocalGoesGlobal"
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Biplobi Bharat Gallery is a proof of the government’s commitment to preserve and enhance the heritage of West Bengal: PM Modi
Kolkata: April 26, 2023
“My dear countrymen, the AzadikaAmritMahotsav in the country is now becoming a new example of public participation. A few days ago, on the 23rd of March, many celebrations were held in different corners of the country on Martyrs' Day. The country remembered the heroes and heroines of her Independence; remembered them reverently. On the same day, I also got the opportunity to dedicate to the nation the Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial, Kolkata. This is a very unique gallery to pay tribute to the brave revolutionaries of India. If you get an opportunity, you must certainly visit it”.
“The Biplobi Bharat Gallery is a testimony to our commitment to cherish and embellish the rich cultural and historical heritage of West Bengal over the years. The work of making iconic galleries grand and beautiful, be it Old Currency Building, Belvedere House, Victoria Memorial or Metcalfe House, has almost been completed. Our government is engaged in presenting one of the oldest museums in the world, the Indian Museum in Kolkata, before the world in a new way” the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said while inaugurating Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata on the occasion of ShaheedDiwas on March 22, 2022. The Prime Minister has also specially mentioned it in Mann Ki Baat.
The Prime Minister said that after 'Nirbhik Subhas’, a new pearl has been added to the Kolkata’s rich heritage in the shape of Biplobi Bharat Gallery. He said that the Biplobi Bharat Gallery is a proof of the government’s commitment to preserve and enhance the heritage of West Bengal.
The Gallery displays the contribution of the Revolutionaries in the freedom struggle and their armed resistance to British colonial rule. This aspect has often not been given its due place in the mainstream narrative of the freedom movement. The purpose of this new gallery is to provide a holistic view of the events that led up to 1947 and highlight the important role played by the revolutionaries.
Biplobi Bharat Gallery depicts the political and intellectual backdrop that triggered the Revolutionary Movement. It showcases the birth of the revolutionary movement, formation of significant associations by revolutionary leaders, spread of the movement, formation of Indian National Army, contribution of Naval Mutiny, among others.